Bow in the Cloud Vineyard

Explore award-winning English wines from Bow in the Cloud Vineyard, where unique limestone soil, akin to Champagne, shapes every hand-crafted bottle in the South Cotswolds.

https://www.bowinthecloud.co.uk

SN16 9NS Get directions

Nearest station: Kemble (7.9 miles).

Public tours

Winery on site

Award-winning

Organic or sustainable

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What's the vibe

Bow in the Cloud Vineyard offers an informal and welcoming experience at a small, family-run vineyard that prides itself on working in harmony with nature and local wildlife.

Visiting information

Booking: Tours require pre-booking or prior arrangement. While there isn't a pop-in cellar door, you can typically find specific tour dates published on their website. The vineyard is open by arrangement from March to December.Tours & Tastings: Informal tours generally last between 30 minutes to an hour, followed by a tasting of their wines. Options sometimes include an accompanying cheese selection.Facilities: Bow in the Cloud Vineyard does not have a cafe or restaurant on site, nor does it offer dedicated child facilities. However, children under 12 are welcome on the guided tour free of charge, with those over 12 charged £5. Well-behaved dogs are also welcome to join, provided they are kept on a lead. There is no accommodation available on-site.
Events: The vineyard participates in local farmers' markets in Cirencester, Stroud, and Malmesbury, where their wines can be purchased.

The Wine

Bow in the Cloud Vineyard produces both still and sparkling wines. The vineyard cultivates Bacchus, Seyval Blanc, and Schönburger grape varieties, with a recent experimental planting of Pinot Noir. Production is intentionally small, typically yielding around 2,000 bottles of still wine annually, which are primarily sold locally.

The vineyard's commitment to quality is recognised, with their 2021 Bacchus having received a Silver Award at the WineGB 2022 Awards.

Bow in the Cloud aims for sustainable practices with minimal environmental impact, refraining from using pesticides in the vineyard. The wines are hand-crafted in small batches, and the winemaking process is handled by Litmus Wines.

Getting here

The vineyard is located at Noah's Ark, Garsdon, Wiltshire, SN16 9NS.

By Car: Situated in the North Cotswolds, just outside the ancient market town of Malmesbury, the vineyard is easily accessible by car.

By Public Transport: The nearest mainline train station is Kemble. From Kemble station, a taxi journey to the vineyard (or nearby Malmesbury) typically takes around 15 minutes. Malmesbury itself no longer has a train station.